Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Teaching Insect Morphology and Taxonomy: A Review
Dwarka, Nisha Chadar, Anand Kumar Panday, Shobharam Thakur, Manoj Kumar Ahirwar, Aditya Kumar Sharma
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 68–75 · Published 25 Apr 2026
10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54155Abstract
Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as transformative tools in the landscape of science education, especially in fields like entomology, where high-quality imagery, interactive modules and taxonomic keys are vital. Insect morphology and taxonomy, a cornerstone in understanding insect biodiversity, ecology and pest management, requires robust pedagogical tools. This review explores the global scenario of OERs available for teaching insect morphology and taxonomy, analyzes their effectiveness, accessibility and pedagogical integration and identifies gaps and future directions. The review synthesizes literature from educational repositories, scientific journals and government databases, and provides a comprehensive critique of available platforms such as BugGuide, Morphbank, iNaturalist, Lucid Keys and others. The study also highlights the need for localized, multilingual and curriculum-aligned OERs to enhance teaching outcomes in entomology.
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